Amy Stone & Drew Wichterman – ARSL was proudly represented at ALA 2024, where members shared insights on community outreach, ESL programs, and leadership strategies for small libraries.

ARSL was proudly represented at the ALA 2024 conference in various ways. One notable representation was by ARSL Advocacy Committee members Amy Stone and Drew Wichterman. They presented a poster session on “Embedded Librarianship: Community Outreach Mindset for Small/Rural Libraries.” During their session, they engaged with attendees from across the country and around the world.

Some of the insightful responses they received included:

• Making time for leadership roles in the community
• Offering ESL programs for immigrant and migrant populations
• Ensuring stability and reliability in staffing these efforts